This news highlights the significant impact of climate change on global food prices. Considerable variations in weather patterns are disrupting agriculture, causing a palpable surge in the cost of foodstuffs in various parts of the world.
In Japan, citizens are deeply concerned about the environmental implications of global warming, reflected in their growing interest in sustainable practices. Particularly, due to their dependence on both domestic agriculture and imported food, the rising food prices due to climate change is a matter of national concern. Food security, affordability, and sustainability are fundamental values that are increasingly becoming major topics of discussion.
In contrast, while the US and EU are also grappling with similar effects of climate change on food prices, their reactions have been varied. These regions, with more land available for cultivation, have the option of expanding or changing their farming practices. However, concerns about sustainability, food waste, and food security are universally shared.